'Miracle on 34th Street' (1947) -- Best

'Miracle on 34th Street' (1947) -- Best

Los Angeles Times

Is he Santa Claus or isn't he Santa Claus? It's a brilliant question of faith and belief that's fueled the Santa legend for generations, and Edmund Gwenn taps into it perfectly as the department store Santa who may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle. Gwenn won a best supporting actor Oscar for his role and even inspired a John Hughes-produced remake. But like the real Santa, you can't copy the original.

Is he Santa Claus or isn't he Santa Claus? It's a brilliant question of faith and belief that's fueled the Santa legend for generations, and Edmund Gwenn taps into it perfectly as the department store Santa who may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle. Gwenn won a best supporting actor Oscar for his role and even inspired a John Hughes-produced remake. But like the real Santa, you can't copy the original. (Los Angeles Times)

Is he Santa Claus or isn't he Santa Claus? It's a brilliant question of faith and belief that's fueled the Santa legend for generations, and Edmund Gwenn taps into it perfectly as the department store Santa who may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle. Gwenn won a best supporting actor Oscar for his role and even inspired a John Hughes-produced remake. But like the real Santa, you can't copy the original.